So I had to turn all the ends to the front, which was boring and difficult. The only thing spurring me on was the knowledge that I would NOT have to do this again, as I intend not to make the same mistake twice.
Anyway at last I finished that part of the task, and set to the task of actually backing the rug.
I started by applying iron-on interlining (another hint from one of the Hooked in London ladies) to the back, cutting it to fit the rugged area.
Then I realised that I had rugged so close to the edge of my canvas that I hadn't left much turn-in fabric, one corner being particularly bad. So far I've turned the turn-in allowance all round and pinned then tacked it down (see picture)
Next I'm going to cut a piece of canvas a tiny bit smaller than the rug, and GLUE it to the back with my smart spray-on fabric glue.
Then I will sew tough binding all round the edge, up to the edge of the rug on the back.
Sarah I love your rug.....and remember there are NO rights or wrongs! Just enjoy what you do. You are creative and creative people always find a way round things...which is exactly what you've done.
ReplyDeleteHope to see you, and your rug, at the next Hooked-in-London meeting.
Jill
No wrongs if you don't mind a rug full of worn out holes, that is...!
DeleteHope to see you then but I won't have the rug with me, it will be in Oxford with my daughter!
I love this rug the movement and colour. A tip for hooked rugs when you are drawing out your pattern always leave a 4" border around your rug this way you have plenty to play with and enough allowance to hem whichever method you use to finish off.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your comments! Yes, I learned about wide borders the hard way!
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